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SC affirms reclusion perpetua, P2-M fine for child pornographer
February 26, 2024, 5:35 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday said it has affirmed the sentence of reclusion perpetua (up to 40 years imprisonment) and the PHP2 million fine on a woman guilty of child pornography. In a ruling written by Associate Justice Mario Lopez, the Court en banc junked the appeal of accused… Read More
Senate passes Maritime Zones Act for economic, environmental security
February 26, 2024, 5:30 pm Updated on February 27, 2024, 4:58 pm
MANILA – Senate Bill No. 2492 or the Philippine Maritime Zones Act was unanimously approved in the plenary on Monday to serve as a cornerstone of the country's maritime policy, protect sovereignty, promote sustainable development, and secure future prosperity. The bill, principally authored and… Read More
More Filipinos fish in Scarborough shoal as gov’t intensifies presence
February 26, 2024, 5:04 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said Monday more Filipinos are now fishing in the Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough shoal. During the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, BFAR spokesperson Nazario Briguera said Filipino fishing vessels increased as the… Read More
Gov't eyes increasing aircraft movement at NAIA
February 26, 2024, 4:46 pm
MANILA – The government is looking for ways to increase aircraft movement -- the takeoff and landing-- at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to 48 per hour from the current 41. The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) manages the NAIA. However, the Civil Aviation Authority of… Read More
Deadline of bids for 2025 polls e-transmission system reset to Feb. 29
February 26, 2024, 4:40 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday moved anew the deadline for the submission of bids for the Secure Electronic Transmission Services (SETS) project for the May 2025 midterm polls. "This Supplemental/Bid Bulletin No. 2 is being issued to notify the public and all interested… Read More
BIR: Courts order arrest of vape distributor facing P1.2-B tax raps
February 26, 2024, 3:55 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Monday said it has scored a victory in its campaign against tax evaders after local courts issued warrants of arrest against officials of a firm engaged in vape distribution and found to be liable for more than PHP1.2 billion in taxes. In a… Read More
BI reminds March 1 deadline as 88K foreigners submit annual report
February 26, 2024, 3:54 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday reminded anew foreigners in the country of the March 1 deadline for them to submit their annual report. This, as the BI said a total of 88,072 registered foreign nationals have so far submitted themselves for their annual report nationwide. In a… Read More
PNP tightens check of stores selling police uniforms, insignia
February 26, 2024, 3:50 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it would tighten its check of stores selling police uniforms and insignia. “With this incident, I directed already aside from being a regular activity, ire-reemphasize natin ulit (We will re-emphasized) that they should be strict in… Read More
PH Army eyes stronger reserve force via community defense hubs
February 26, 2024, 3:02 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) on Monday said it is beefing up its reserve force through the formation of regional and community defense centers. "Currently, meron tayong mga bagong inorganize na mga regional community defense groups and community defense centers para ma-cater yung mga… Read More
PBBM names Jose Moises Salonga as new LWUA head
February 26, 2024, 2:51 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. appointed lawyer Jose Moises Salonga on February 19 as the new Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) chief, replacing Homer Revil. Salonga graduated from Ateneo de Manila University in 1999 with a degree in Economics. He earned his law degree from… Read More
All systems go for construction of housing units under 4PH
February 26, 2024, 1:44 pm
MANILA – It's "all systems go" for the construction of in-city housing units under the administration's Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, a House leader said. House Appropriations Committee chair Elizaldy Co said Congress, as part of its oversight function, conducted site… Read More
DA partners with PhilSA to boost PH agri via advanced space tech
February 26, 2024, 1:02 pm
MANILA – Even the advanced space technology shall now be used to help boost the country's agricultural sector, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Monday. In a news release, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (BAFE)… Read More
Next phase of Pasig River rehab expands to Intramuros area
February 26, 2024, 12:36 pm
MANILA – Sustained construction on the next phase of the Pasig River Urban Development Project would interconnect the showcase area at the back of the Manila Central Post Office with the walled city of Intramuros. The 500-meter showcase area of the Pasig River rehabilitation project, dubbed the… Read More
DA to continue to aid farmers as agri damage climbs to over P357M
February 26, 2024, 12:31 pm Updated on February 26, 2024, 2:46 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set for another rollout of aid to farmers as the country’s agriculture suffered PHP357.38 million worth of damage and losses due to the strong and mature El Niño. According to its latest bulletin released on Sunday, the DA said 7,668 farmers are… Read More
Estrada ready to adopt House version of minimum wage hike bill
February 26, 2024, 12:27 pm Updated on February 26, 2024, 2:48 pm
MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada, who sponsored the Senate version of the bill seeking a PHP100 minimum wage hike in the private sector, said Monday that he is looking forward to adopting the House of Representatives' version of the measure. This came after the announcement of House Majority… Read More
Angara: Tatak Pinoy Act to complement PH Dev't Plan
February 26, 2024, 12:07 pm Updated on February 26, 2024, 7:45 pm
MANILA – Senator Sonny Angara on Monday welcomed the signing into law of the Tatak Pinoy Act as it will complement the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028. In a statement, Angara said the law is a "giant leap" for the Philippines towards its goal of becoming an industrialized country.… Read More
PBBM signs measures for senior citizens, Filipino products' rights
February 26, 2024, 12:06 pm Updated on February 26, 2024, 7:46 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday signed into law Republic Act (RA) 11981, or the Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) Act, and RA 11982, granting benefits to octogenarians and nonagenarians. "Today, it's my honor to sign into law two bills which not only honor two key sectors of… Read More
No significant sightings from PAF maritime patrol over N. Luzon waters
February 26, 2024, 12:04 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Monday announced that maritime patrol over the Northern Luzon seaboard on Feb. 24 did not result in any significant sighting or activities. "Executing the mission with a C-295 aircraft, the PAF covered key areas, including Itbayat, Sabtang, and Babuyan… Read More
AFP neutralizes 10 Reds, 3 DI-MG terrorists in weeklong ops
February 26, 2024, 11:19 am Updated on February 26, 2024, 12:58 pm
MANILA – Government troops have neutralized 13 communist insurgents and terrorists in operations in the Visayas and Mindanao from Feb. 18 to 24, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said Sunday night. In a statement, AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said soldiers managed to neutralize 10 New… Read More
'Amihan' to bring light rain showers across Luzon
February 26, 2024, 8:37 am
MANILA – The northeast monsoon or "amihan" affecting Luzon will bring light rains across the island, the weather bureau said Monday. Cagayan Valley, Aurora, and Quezon will experience light rains, while the rest of Luzom will have isolated light rains. The rest of the country will experience… Read More
